Targeted Support Officer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4-5 month contract with a local authority

Summary

This 4-5 month contract with a local authority is focused on enhancing school attendance across Lewisham. The role involves providing expert advice policy guidance and case support to schools. It aims to identify pupils and groups at risk of poor attendance develop targeted action plans and ensure every child receives their full entitlement to education.

Responsibilities

Lead termly targeted support meetings with schools local authority colleagues and external agencies.
Identify children and groups at risk of poor attendance persistent absence (PA) and severe absence (SA).
Agree record and monitor action plans to support improved attendance.
Provide schools with expert case guidance policy interpretation and recommended interventions.

Requirements

Proven experience in school attendance either within a school setting or a local authority.
Experience analysing attendance or pupil data and using it to drive targeted actions.
Strong background in working with vulnerable children families or multi-agency safeguarding contexts.
Experience supporting schools with statutory guidance policy interpretation or procedural improvement.
Good standard of general education (GCSEs or equivalent).
Qualifications in education safeguarding social care or related fields (desirable).

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: 1 Catford Road Catford London Greater London SE6 4RU United Kingdom
Work pattern: Most of the week will be based in schools with Friday a compulsory day in the office.
DBS required.
The interview will include evidence-based questions and an in-tray exercise.
Interviews will be held at 1 Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU.
Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 13th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

Proven experience in school attendancewithin either a school setting or a local authorityis essential. This is a term time only role.

Required Education:

Proven experience in school attendancewithin either a school setting or a local authorityis essential. This is a term time only role.

4-5 month contract with a local authoritySummaryThis 4-5 month contract with a local authority is focused on enhancing school attendance across Lewisham. The role involves providing expert advice policy guidance and case support to schools. It aims to identify pupils and groups at risk of poor atten...

4-5 month contract with a local authority

Summary

This 4-5 month contract with a local authority is focused on enhancing school attendance across Lewisham. The role involves providing expert advice policy guidance and case support to schools. It aims to identify pupils and groups at risk of poor attendance develop targeted action plans and ensure every child receives their full entitlement to education.

Responsibilities

Lead termly targeted support meetings with schools local authority colleagues and external agencies.
Identify children and groups at risk of poor attendance persistent absence (PA) and severe absence (SA).
Agree record and monitor action plans to support improved attendance.
Provide schools with expert case guidance policy interpretation and recommended interventions.

Requirements

Proven experience in school attendance either within a school setting or a local authority.
Experience analysing attendance or pupil data and using it to drive targeted actions.
Strong background in working with vulnerable children families or multi-agency safeguarding contexts.
Experience supporting schools with statutory guidance policy interpretation or procedural improvement.
Good standard of general education (GCSEs or equivalent).
Qualifications in education safeguarding social care or related fields (desirable).

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: 1 Catford Road Catford London Greater London SE6 4RU United Kingdom
Work pattern: Most of the week will be based in schools with Friday a compulsory day in the office.
DBS required.
The interview will include evidence-based questions and an in-tray exercise.
Interviews will be held at 1 Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU.
Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 13th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

Proven experience in school attendancewithin either a school setting or a local authorityis essential. This is a term time only role.

Required Education:

Proven experience in school attendancewithin either a school setting or a local authorityis essential. This is a term time only role.